Trousers can be called one of the basic elements of your style. It is worth replacing one pair of trousers with another, and you will completely change your dress code. Therefore, it is important to know how the trousers should fit in order to look 100%.
Young people, and sometimes even adult men, do not always know how to choose the right trousers. This is even despite the fact that there is at least one pair of trousers in the closet, purchased for a weekend evening. People just go to the store and buy the first or second pants that they get, while the seller shouts out loud that: '… these pants fit perfectly on you!'. Do you trust a stranger more than yourself? I think no. That is why I have prepared this article, where I will describe in all details how pants should fit.
What you need to know about pants
As I said, trousers are one of the basic elements of your style. They can be included in the costume or not. They can be both for formal occasions and in casual style (for more details on the types of trousers and pants for men, read the previous article).
Pants also help to make you more balanced in terms of growth. If you are short, then you should choose straight-leg trousers without bottom folds. If you are very tall and want to visually shorten your height a little, then you should take trousers with folds or cuffs.
Before starting to consider how the pants should fit, I want to draw your attention to the folds at the bottom of the pants. In fact, I don't think there is one correct length of trousers. It all depends on the style of trousers you are wearing, the shoes you have chosen, and the characteristics of your physique. Stylists distinguish 4 types of folds: full fold, half fold, quarter fold and no fold. The difference is visible if you look at the heel of the selected shoes. If the trousers are not folded, then the edge of the trousers slightly covers the upper part of the heel. Full fold – only part of the sole of the boot is visible, the leg almost completely covers the heel counter.
While driving, if you do not have folds, the trousers rise slightly and the socks will be visible. The same thing happens when you sit down in a chair. By the way, in this case, the socks must be long. Bare leg between trousers and socks is unacceptable! How to choose socks, read the previous publication, here.
If you choose trousers with folds, then during movement the fold only straightens, and at the time of squatting, it may not open the visible part of the sock at all.
Suit pants (classic trousers)
Straight classic trousers should sit at the waist, above the thigh bones, directly under the navel (there is no point in talking about the distance in centimeters, all people are different). The width of the trousers should be such that it does not fit in the back, but also does not sag in all places. Pockets should not protrude, arrow lines should not 'break' somewhere. Everything should be smooth, while not limiting your movement. It is worth walking around in the store in full dress (trousers, shirt, jacket, shoes), sitting several times so that you feel comfortable and comfortable.
Classic pants
The size of the trousers should be selected individually, there are only a few tips:
- As with shirts, there shouldn't be much space between you and the buttoned pants. Two fingers go through, that's enough! Otherwise, while tightening the belt, kinks and deformations of the belt of the trousers will appear.
- If you find it difficult to choose the length of the trousers, take trousers with a small fold at the bottom, so that the heel of the shoes is half closed.
- If you squat down and feel excessive tightness / width – this is not your size.
- If you can't find the size, then look for another manufacturer. Pattern and cut are different for everyone. You might be lucky with another designer.
- If possible, avoid waist folds, they make people unnecessarily fat.
Classic Pants by Henderson
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Classic Pants by Henderson
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Chinos, khakis and corduroy trousers
More informal trousers, such as chinos, khakis or corduroy trousers, should be slightly more tight-fitting than classic trousers. In addition, they are allowed to be worn 3 to 4 centimeters below the waist. Nevertheless, it is worth paying attention to the following point. If you wear chinos for work and match the Business casual or Smart casual style, then the pants in length and width should be closer to the classic style. If you choose a casual style, then the pants can be chosen narrower and shorter, even slightly opening the ankle. Or vice versa, wider and longer, so that a fold is formed at the bottom.
Chino trousers
The size of the trousers should also be selected individually, there are only a few tips:
- When choosing the length of trousers, you should proceed from the dress code. The larger the pleat at the bottom, the more informal the dress code.
- Trousers should be tight-fitting, so do not be alarmed if, when squatting, it seems to you that the trousers are a little taut. This is normal.
- Do not worry if your pockets protrude slightly while squatting. This is normal for chinos, khakis, or corduroy pants.
- Avoid folds at the waist, the two-toe rule also applies here.
Chino Trousers Angelo Bonetti
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Bikkembergs Chinos
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Jeans
Perhaps the most informal of all pants (we don't count shorts). There are many options for how jeans should fit correctly. Basically, jeans are worn even lower than chinos. On most people, jeans that are slightly tapered to the bottom look good. They should be lightweight if we're talking about fashion and beauty. Be free if we are talking about comfort.
Mens jeans
Today there are a lot of jeans fit options, so each type is good in its own way. You can give a general advice – jeans should be pleated at the bottom so that you can tuck them if you want. There are schoolchildren who wear very short and skinny jeans, but let's leave this at the mercy of a subculture where the convenience and practicality of a casual dress code is questionable.
Lee jeans
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Boss Jeans Hugo Boss
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Conclusion
When buying trousers, keep in mind that manufacturers leave the option to customize the trousers at any shop. You can make the pants shorter or narrower if you really like the model or the last size is left in the store.
While in the store, do not be lazy to try on different models from different manufacturers. Each person is different, not to mention the fact that from month to month we can either gain or lose weight. Hopefully the information gathered in this article will close the question of how pants should fit once and for all.
